Our Mil-Spec paracord is made from 100% Nylon, measures 5/32" in diameter, and contains 21 individual strands, braided into seven seriously-strong 3-strand yarns. Its official military designation is MIL-C-5040, Type III, 550 Paracord. Bored Paracord is the ultimate utility cord, and is also known as 550 Cord, Parachute Cord, or Survival Cord

Typical utility uses for Paracord include:

- Securely tying down items to the top of your vehicle or tying small items to your backpack or waist when hiking - Hanging a rucksack from a tree to keep your food away from critters or Stringing up a clothes-line to dry out wet clothing - Stringing up a trip wire to rig an area by tying cans, chimes, etc. to the cord to alert you of intruding animals - In addition to its general utility functions, Paracord is also excellent for Survival Kits, and Vehicle Emergency Kits

Survival situation uses for Paracord include:

- When threaded with beads, use as a pace counter to estimate distance covered by foot. - Individual yarns of the core, can be removed when finer string is needed for fishing line or sewing gear. - Slowly lowering your equipment or an object down from a higher plane. - Securing a makeshift splint or creating a makeshift sling. - Creating or Rigging a pulley system to lift a heavy object.

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